With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Marion Watson, Jr., 84, of Georgetown, SC, widower of the late Carmen Watson, who passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Life Reflections

Marion Watson, Jr; (affectionately known to some as McKinley) was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on November 11, 1939 to the late Marion Watson and Sarah Holmes Watson. Marion was the last surviving child from their union. Marion transitioned on Friday, September 20, 2024, after a brief decline in his health.

Marion received his education in the public school system of Georgetown, South Carolina, shortly after, he moved to New York, working in the furniture industry until he retired. Marion was a hard-working man, recognized for his commitment to work, as a man who never missed a day of work.

Marion, met and married Carmen Brown in New York, their union blessed them with two children, Kenneth and Michelle Watson. His union, also blessed him with three stepchildren, Katherine Hawkins, Antoinette Hart (deceased) and Enoch Hart, Jr., whom he loved dearly.

Marion enjoyed doing his crossword puzzles, watching westerns, games shows and sports (especially baseball & football). He loved music and enjoyed family gatherings, playing Pokeno, Spades and Bidwiz. Marion was a low key handy man who could fix up a broken television or radio, to make it work again.

Marion was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas Holmes (Jessie Anne), Collin Holmes (Patty), Daniel Watson (Grace), Lilly Mae McNeil (Robert), Clarence Watson, Lorraine Leggette (Leo), Sam Watson, Eliza Grate (Thomas), George Watson (Bessie Lee), Mary Watson and Betsy Mae Bolden.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, Kenneth (Tangela) and Michelle (Herman); stepchildren, Katherine and Enoch (Rochelle); his grandchildren, Dion Keene (Julissa), Cheyanne Keene, Siobhan Hawkins, Shaurndell Hart, Tashaun Hart, Jermaine Johnson and Tatiyana Eadie;  six great-grandchildren; his loving nephews and nieces who he treated like his own; and a hosts of family members and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 177 Maggie Mae Place (Dunbar Community) of Georgetown, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Andrews, SC. 843-354-2292.